Synopsis
A horse butcher's life and mind begin to break down as he lashes out against various factions of society while attempting to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Scores
Overall Score
46.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
6.9%
Review Aggregate
81.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 83% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, thought-provoking, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
darkthought-provokingstylizedcharacter-drivensuspensefulemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe Nahon | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Blandine Lenoir | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Frankie Pain | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Martine Audrain | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score81.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes27,109
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $6,955 | $13,096 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $6,955 | $13,096 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $3,478 | $6,548 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $1,018,000 | $1,916,846 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $1,316,000 | $2,477,966 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $75,000 | $141,221 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $2,412,478 | $4,542,582 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $250,000 (est) | $470,738 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $96,000 | $180,764 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $167,000 | $314,453 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $50,000 | $94,148 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $643,000 | $1,210,739 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $1,769,478 | $3,331,843 |
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